Michelangelo Effect on Scam Victims Recovery – 2025 SCARS Editorial Team2025-01-20T23:51:29-05:00January 20th, 2025|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2025, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Michelangelo Effect, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
The Unfairness of Being a Scam Victim – 2025 SCARS Editorial Team2025-01-19T17:39:05-05:00January 19th, 2025|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2025, ARTICLE, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Jordan B. Peterson, Life, Life Transitions, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Unfairness| Read More 0
Theory of Capabilities and Scam Victims – 2025 SCARS Editorial Team2025-01-05T16:58:57-05:00January 5th, 2025|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2025, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Theory| Read More 1
The Importance of Goal Setting for Scam Victims in Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-15T05:06:06-05:00December 15th, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Goal Setting, Goals, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Frequent Apologizing and Scam Victims – A Sign of Unresolved Trauma – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-11T19:19:41-05:00December 11th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Apologizing, Fawn Response, Please and Appease, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma Responses, Unresolved Trauma| Read More 0
Knowledge Paralysis – Learning the Name of a Disorder or Condition Can Cause Scam Victim Recovery to Stop – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-12-05T21:30:05-05:00December 5th, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Analysis Paralysis, Knowledge Paralysis, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Hell Yes! Cursing Like a Pirate Can Help Scam Victims Recovery from the Trauma of Scams – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-11-27T11:05:12-05:00November 27th, 2024|Categories: • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Cursing Like a Pirate, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 0
Perfectionism Can Destroy a Scam Victim’s Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-11-10T06:17:57-05:00November 10th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Perfectionism, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victim Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Secondary-Gaslighting and the Effect it has on Scam Victims’ Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-23T20:06:31-04:00October 23rd, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Family and Friends, Gaslighting, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Support, Scam Victims| Read More 0
The ‘4 SEEN’ Questions to Reduce Emotional Triggers – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-22T19:46:43-04:00October 22nd, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Emotional Support, Emotional Triggers, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victim Support| Read More 1
Becoming Formidable Through Recovery for Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-07T02:49:59-04:00October 6th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • PHILOSOPHY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Formidable, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Traumatic Growth| Read More 0
Statement About Professional Care for Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-06T18:49:53-04:00October 6th, 2024|Categories: • ADVOCACY / POLICY, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Neuropsychology, Professional Care, Psychoeducation, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Therapy, Trauma| Read More 1
Why Bad Feelings Feel So Overwhelming for Scam Victims: A Look at the Brain’s Role – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-10-01T12:37:13-04:00October 1st, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Emotions, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 0
Trauma Pleasing and Appeasing – The Impact on Identity and Self Worth – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-26T00:10:03-04:00September 24th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Pleasing and Appeasing, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma, Trauma Responses| Read More 1
Trauma Responses or Just Personality Traits in Scam Victims? – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-24T14:57:31-04:00September 24th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Personality Traits, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma, Trauma Responses, Vulnerabilities| Read More 1
Understanding Boundaries & Accountability to Improve Scam Victims’ Recovery When They Communicate – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-24T11:12:40-04:00September 24th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Communicate, Communication, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Schemas Part 4: SCARS Institute Theory – Schema Conflict Resulting in Psychological Trauma – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-21T15:47:54-04:00September 21st, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, DOCUMENT / PDF, Tim McGuinness PhD, VIDEO / AUDIO|Tags: Cognitive Shortcuts, Mental Models, Psychological Schemas, Psychology of Scams, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims, SCARS Institute Theory, Trauma| Read More 0
Schemas Part 3: Schemas/Mental Model & Cognition – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-21T02:28:17-04:00September 21st, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Cognitive Shortcuts, Mental Models, Psychological Schemas, Psychology of Scams, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Schemas Part 2: A Catalog of Schemas/Mental Model Types – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-21T01:29:19-04:00September 21st, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Cognitive Shortcuts, Mental Models, Psychological Schemas, Psychology of Scams, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Schemas Part 1: Mental Models and Cognitive Shortcuts and Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-21T01:30:30-04:00September 20th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Cognitive Shortcuts, Mental Models, Psychological Schemas, Psychology of Scams, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Motivated Reasoning – A Cognitive Bias That Deeply Affects Scam Victims Especially During Recovery – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-14T12:51:26-04:00September 14th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Cognitive Bias, Cognitive Biases, Motivated Reasoning, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Why Do Scam Victims So Often Allow Themselves To Accept Failure? – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-11T17:04:40-04:00September 11th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • PHILOSOPHY, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Fail, Failure, Philosop[h, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-10T21:27:54-04:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, USA|Tags: Emotional Support Animal, ESA, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 0
The Anniversary Effect and Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-10T18:23:07-04:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Anniversary Effect, Coping, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 2
Constant Complaining in Scam Victims Stops Recovery and Distorts Their Real Thinking – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-09T11:32:58-04:00September 9th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Complaining, Coping Mechanisms, Defense Mechanisms, Negative Behavior, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery| Read More 0
Understanding the Right Priorities – Another View of New Scam Victims’ Challenges – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-07T12:11:58-04:00September 7th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Cognitive Impairment, Psychology of Scams, Recovery Process, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Priorities, Scam Victim Recovery, Trauma| Read More 0
Pets as Therapy for Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-06T02:06:15-04:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • SCAM VICTIM HEALTH, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Pets, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victim Support, Scam Victims, Support Animals| Read More 1
Emotional Numbness and Scam Victims – Coping After the Scam – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-02T07:37:10-04:00September 2nd, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE|Tags: Coping Mechanisms, Defense Mechanisms, Emotional Numbness, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Solitude vs. Isolation in Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-09-01T05:59:18-04:00September 1st, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE|Tags: Being Alone, Coping Mechanism, Defense Mechanism, Isolation, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Solitude| Read More 1
Hopelessness and Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-08-30T22:21:14-04:00August 30th, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE|Tags: Hopelessness, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Logical Fallacies – What They Are and How They Affect Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-08-26T23:59:25-04:00August 26th, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE|Tags: Cognitive Bias, Cognitive Distortions, Decision Making, Logical Fallacies, Psychology of Scams, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 0
10 False Assumptions of Traumatized Scam Victims – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-08-24T23:21:58-04:00August 24th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Axios, False Assumptions, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 1
Empathy Impairment That Affects Scam Victim’s Relationships – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-08-22T03:00:20-04:00August 22nd, 2024|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, • PSYCHOLOGY, 2024, ARTICLE, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|Tags: Empathic Impairment, Empathy Impairment, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Trauma| Read More 0
Scam Victim Resentment Towards Money Mules – Letting It Go! – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-08-12T11:14:08-04:00August 12th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Money Mules, Recovery Psychology, Resentment, Scam Victims| Read More 1
Ignoring Past Trauma and Abandoning Authenticity: Lessons from Gabor Maté – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-08-01T09:48:10-04:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, SCARS Institute Editorial Team|Tags: Authenticity, Gabor Maté, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victims, Trauma, Victim Recovery| Read More 1
Scam Victim Scammer Obsession – Part 4 – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-07-30T08:44:21-04:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Fake Profiles, Maladaptive Coping Mechanism, Negative Coping Mechanism, Obsession, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Scammers| Read More 0
Scam Victim Scammer Obsession – Part 3 – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-07-30T08:28:26-04:00July 31st, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Fake Profiles, Maladaptive Coping Mechanism, Negative Coping Mechanism, Obsession, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Scammers| Read More 0
Scam Victim Scammer Obsession – Part 2 – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-07-30T08:07:07-04:00July 30th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Fake Profiles, Maladaptive Coping Mechanism, Negative Coping Mechanism, Obsession, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Scammers| Read More 0
Scam Victim Scammer Obsession – Part 1 – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-07-30T08:07:47-04:00July 30th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Fake Profiles, Maladaptive Coping Mechanism, Negative Coping Mechanism, Obsession, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims, Scammers| Read More 0
Reenabling Scam Victim Curiosity After A Relationship Scam – 2024 SCARS Editorial Team2024-07-30T03:33:20-04:00July 30th, 2024|Categories: • PSYCHOLOGY, • FEATURED ARTICLE, • FOR SCAM VICTIMS, 2024, ARTICLE, Tim McGuinness PhD|Tags: Cognitive Impairment, Curiosity, Learning, Recovery Psychology, Scam Victim Recovery, Scam Victims| Read More 2
